About Us
The Autistic Innovator was founded August 14, 2021 in the US by Ashley Lauren Spencer, an AuDHD & neurodivergent entrepreneur with a passion for serving the autistic and neurodivergent communities. I created The Autistic Innovator with the mission of helping autistic & neurodivergent people find self-acceptance through finding the right stim products for them.
As someone who understands the unique needs of our autistic and neurodivergent communities, I have carefully curated and designed a one-of-a-kind store for autistic & neurodivergent people that sells fidget toys, fidget jewelry, chew necklaces, plushies, clothing, and more. I also created a range of books and planners, along with the Heart Chew Necklace and custom made Affirmation Spinner Ring exclusively designed onand manufactured with love for our community.
The Autistic Innovator is continuously growing and has expanded to storing popular products in my home and shipping them myself. Items are stored in sealed containers with an air purifier running 24/7 and daily vacuuming to make sure everything is protected from dust and cat hair to keep high quality products clean and pristine. I am very proud to finally be able to get orders delivered faster to US customers, along with offer better shipping options for customers in Canada, UK, Australia, and New Zealand.
The Autistic Innovator Standards
At The Autistic Innovator, I believe that everyone should have access to high-quality fidget products, regardless of their budget. That's why I offer a wide range of products at low prices, making them accessible to everyone.
I personally test the products in The Autistic Innovator to ensure they are of the highest quality, and put great emphasis on creating a good customer experience with the items they purchase. By empathetic nature, I am constantly thinking about how a customer will feel in everything I do down to the smallest detail.
About Me
As a neurodivergent, autistic and ADHD adult with a traumatic brain injury, I have dedicated my whole heart and my business to supporting people of all backgrounds on the autistic and neurodivergent spectrums and beyond.
My Commitment to Truth, Honesty, and Total Transparency
My autistic brain is hardwired for transparency. I remember the shock I felt as a 10 year old child when I first realized that lying even existed. It simply didn't compute with how I saw the world. Until I was 10 years old, I thought the only thing that existed was the truth. Today, that same unfiltered honesty is the foundation of The Autistic Innovator.
This store isn't just a business, it’s an extension of my commitment to the truth. Because I cannot turn off my autistic need for justice and accuracy, I run this shop with 100% transparency. I believe our community deserves the raw, honest truth about the products we use to help us in our daily lives. When you shop here, you are getting a curated selection vetted by a brain that refuses to settle for anything less than the highest standard of integrity.
Sensory Needs Don't Have an Expiration Date
When I started The Autistic Innovator in 2021, I had a simple mission: to help fellow neurodivergent adults find the tools they needed to navigate a world that wasn't built for us. But over the years, I realized that the sensory gap was much wider than I first imagined.
I saw parents struggling to find honest safety data for their children. I saw teenagers, often the most ignored group in our community, searching for tools that felt more mature but met their high-intensity sensory preferences.
The Standard of Care: The 2025 Audit
This year, I decided that good enough wasn't enough. I've spent many 12 to 14 hours work days auditing every single item in this shop to ensure I am setting the highest standard for safety and transparency.
What Age-Inclusive Means to Me:
For Parents: I provide physics-based safety knowledge (like magnet inertia and structural integrity) so you can make informed choices for your little ones.
For Teens: I've curated a collection that respects your maturity while also giving you the high-quality fidgets you want.
For Adults: The Autistic Innovator continues to be the authority on professional, high-quality fidget tools that fit into your life.
This isn't just a store update, it’s my promise to you. Whether you are 3 or 103, you deserve sensory tools that are high-quality, age-appropriate, and chosen with compassion.
My Commitment to Customers
As a one-owner shop, I am committed to providing fast and friendly customer service to all customers. I take pride in my ability to connect with the autistic and neurodivergent communities and understand our community's needs, and I am always looking for ways to improve The Autistic Innovator's product selection and better serve all customers.
Thank you for choosing The Autistic Innovator. I am proud to be a part of the autistic and neurodivergent community, and to provide a safe and welcoming space for all adults, teens, and kids to find the products they need to thrive.
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